Uppinangady man arrested for raping minor girl under pretext of teaching beekeeping
Uppinangady: An incident of a man repeatedly raping a minor girl, under the pretext of teaching her beekeeping, was reported from within the jurisdiction limits of Uppinangady Police Station.
The accused, Abdul Gafoor, has been arrested by Uppinangady Police. A case has been filed against him under POCSO Act and further legal action has been taken in the matter.
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Two months ago, when Gafoor offered to teach the Belagavi-based girl beekeeping, the girl’s parents are learned to have accepted. They left their daughter in the care of Gafoor and left for their native place.
During the period between December 2 and 19, Gafoor raped the girl repeatedly, the police complaint has stated.
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Hike in train fares: 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km for ordinary class, 2 paise/km for other classes
New Delhi (PTI): The Railway Ministry has on Sunday announced a hike in train tickets by 1 paise per km for ordinary class beyond a journey of 215 km, and 2 paise per km for non-AC classes of mail/express trains and AC classes of all trains.
The new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025.
"There is no increase in the monthly season tickets of suburban trains and up to 215 km travel in ordinary class of other trains," officials said adding that the increase in fare will fetch 600 crores to the Railways till March 31, 2026.
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According to the Railway Ministry, the previous fare hike in July 2025 has generated Rs 700 crore revenue till date.
